2 h. ago AD FEATURE: Jonathan Davies urges families not to be left in the cold this Christmas

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3 d. ago British chef who ran Asian restaurants in Liverpool was jailed in US as 'Chinese spy' over £400,000 plot to buy military

Jian Fun Tso, 52, was arrested in a Department of Defence sting in Arizona after he tried to buy radiation-hardened microchips that are used in space probes and ballistic missiles.

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5 d. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Which Budget announcement are you most disappointed in?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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8 d. ago Families urged to use easy candle method to make your home warmer

Simple, effective and free.

Society

8 d. ago Families urged to use simple candle method to make your house feel warmer

Cost free, simple and effective.

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8 d. ago Nicola Peltz ignores Beckham feud as she drops into the splits

Nicola Peltz took to her Instagram Stories to share a photo of herself stretching in a grey jumper and leggings, as tensions with her husband Brooklyn Beckham's family continue

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9 d. ago Cruz Beckham shows off gruesome injury with bloodied finger snap after launching his music career

The budding musician, 20, took to his Instagram Stories to share a snap of his bandaged pinky finger

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1 week ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: When was the last time you changed your main bank or building society?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

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1 week ago Families urged to follow 6pm heating rule that is 'big energy cost saver'

You can cut your heating bills by £270 with one simple change

Society

2 w. ago Call for inquiry after families stripped of child benefit due to flawed travel data

Andrew Snowden MP says government ‘must immediate take action’ on failures of anti-fraud benefits crackdownCalls are being made for an urgent independent inquiry after thousands of families were stripped of child benefit due to flawed Home Office travel data that claimed to show parents going on holidays and not returning.Andrew Snowden, the Conservative MP for Fylde and the party’s assistant whip, said the government “must take immediate and transparent action” to address the failures of the anti-fraud benefits crackdown. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Rangers legend Graeme Souness' in emotional plea for better ‘butterfly skin’ care

The football legend, who has campaigned for those affected by rare epidermolysis bullosa (EB), met with the health minister and affected families to call for urgent change at the Scottish Parliament.

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2 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Has the upcoming Budget changed how you manage your money?

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3 w. ago What REALLY happens to your body, mind and waistline when you give up alcohol... This is how long it took me to feel free from 'hangxiety'

As the minute hand on the clock clicks past 6pm, I am gripped by an all too familiar urge. Crisp gin and tonic or reviving glass of malbec? Which is it to be?

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3 w. ago Families across Scotland urged to claim free support to cut winter energy bills by around £350

People can apply for funding for wall insulation, loft insulation, draught-proofing, renewables and central heating - including new air source heat pumps or gas boilers.

Economics

3 w. ago Scots veteran urges people to think of fallen heroes' families on Remembrance Day

"It’s not just about soldiers on the battlefield, it’s about the empty chairs at the table"

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3 w. ago Royal Navy veteran urges people to remember families on Remembrance Day

The nation will fall silent at 11am on November 11.

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3 w. ago British Asian families urged to share stories of ‘greatest generation’ who fought for Britain

Half of UK public unaware of contribution made by 2.5m British Asian members of armed forces who served in second world warBritish Asian families are being urged to record the experiences of relatives who fought for Britain for “future generations” as data reveals half the British public don’t know that Indian members of the armed forces served in the second world war.The My Family Legacy project, backed by the Royal British Legion, is building an online archive of Asian veterans’ experiences to raise awareness of the shared histories and sacrifices of Britain’s diverse communities. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Council tax: thousands may not have to pay under new charity bill payment reduction campaign

The charity is urging local councils to act with compassion to support families 💛

Economics

3 w. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Does your main savings account match the Bank of England’s interest rate?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Economics

3 w. ago As Japan experiences a surge in bear attacks, survivors share grisly stories of blood, bites and broken bones

A record 13 people have died in bear attacks in Japan this year – with experts blaming food shortages as the animals venture further into residential areasLoud conversations, whistles and, when all else fails, a plastic bottle are among the precautions authorities in Japan are urging people to take to counter a surge in bear attacks.It was a bell that Billy Halloran had to hand during a confrontation in the foothills of Myoko, northern Japan, last month. The 32-year-old New Zealander was settling into an 8km run when he spotted two Asiatic black bears about 30 metres ahead. Continue reading...

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